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[aamir]

hi im new at this whole car project thing, i have recently bought a mini austin which needs a lot of work, and i was wondering if i can put a VW VR6 engine into my mini.. can it be done? has it been done?

[Saxo-Fiesta-Mini]

Anything is possible

I am sure with fair bit of time and money. You can get it to fit, lets face it v8 minis exist so a vr6 engine shouldnt be too hard.

Ive seen 2 vr6 lumps in a lupo so this is thesable at the least

[aamir]

Anything is possible

I am sure with fair bit of time and money. You can get it to fit, lets face it v8 minis exist so a vr6 engine shouldnt be too hard.

Ive seen 2 vr6 lumps in a lupo so this is thesable at the least

what sort of changes would i need to do to the mini's mechanical parts? what would i need to change for the vr6 to run well?

[Billy]

you'd need to fab a frame and use the vw wiring basicaly remake everything at the engine end
and I cant see how that bulky lump would fit in the front of a mini as the vw box is about half as wide as the mini engine bay
but I have to ask why the vr6 its not that great or reliable infact its a bit like a k series for head gaskets Lol

[aamir]

you'd need to fab a frame and use the vw wiring basicaly remake everything at the engine end
and I cant see how that bulky lump would fit in the front of a mini as the vw box is about half as wide as the mini engine bay
but I have to ask why the vr6 its not that great or reliable infact its a bit like a k series for head gaskets Lol

well i gt a vr6 engine sitting there and thought id make use of it .. but by the sounds of it.. im not sure anymore.. lol..

another question.. i want to change the body kit and the engine etc.. which would be the best place to start? body or mechanical ?

[mini93]

mechanicle, might be best to hack off the front end and use a removable front of somesort, bearing in mind the clubman gives you slightly more room.

good idea so measure the dimensions of the engine, check to see where the drive shafts are and see if they could possibly align in the right part with the engine fitting within the engine bay

[roofless]

you'd need to fab a frame and use the vw wiring basicaly remake everything at the engine end
and I cant see how that bulky lump would fit in the front of a mini as the vw box is about half as wide as the mini engine bay
but I have to ask why the vr6 its not that great or reliable infact its a bit like a k series for head gaskets Lol

well i gt a vr6 engine sitting there and thought id make use of it .. but by the sounds of it.. im not sure anymore.. lol..

another question.. i want to change the body kit and the engine etc.. which would be the best place to start? body or mechanical ?

We would like to have a play with one of these - if you want us to have a go let me know, or if you want to sell the engine give me a shout.

[aamir]

cheers mate.. however i dont have the clubman but an austin.. still possible?

[aamir]

you'd need to fab a frame and use the vw wiring basicaly remake everything at the engine end
and I cant see how that bulky lump would fit in the front of a mini as the vw box is about half as wide as the mini engine bay
but I have to ask why the vr6 its not that great or reliable infact its a bit like a k series for head gaskets Lol

well i gt a vr6 engine sitting there and thought id make use of it .. but by the sounds of it.. im not sure anymore.. lol..

another question.. i want to change the body kit and the engine etc.. which would be the best place to start? body or mechanical ?

We would like to have a play with one of these - if you want us to have a go let me know, or if you want to sell the engine give me a shout.

yeh i wouldnt mind.. where would i have to bring the mini?

[GOD]

dont waste your time they are to big and heavy go for something revy

[aamir]

dont waste your time they are to big and heavy go for something revy

such as? has a vr6 ever been put in a mini?

[Billy]

dont waste your time they are to big and heavy go for something revy

such as? has a vr6 ever been put in a mini?

doubtful
have you seen the size of a mini engine bay ?
vr lump rammed into a mk2 golf
http://www.flickr.co...aby/2775322746/
and a mini bay

I personaly think the vr is too bulky and heavy for a mini but knock yourself out trying if you rekon its worthwhile

I'd rather a KR lump if vw was the source and thats way too wide witht the gearbox attached in my opinion after a quick measure up of my misses mk2 golf


dont forget even the dubber lot dont waste time on VR conversions now they use 20valve turbos for fun instead lighter , revvier and more power available

[widerim_pickup]

The 20 valve turbo is all well but doesnt quite have the sound of the vr6!!! mmmm

[Billy]

The 20 valve turbo is all well but doesnt quite have the sound of the vr6!!! mmmm

true but it can have a dump valve
and hopefully its headgasket can cope and its not as bulky as a mini Lol

[Saxo-Fiesta-Mini]

the 20v dont half shift did a service on one a few months back was insane normal then u hit 2.5k rpm and its was like someone pciked up the car and it started to run